Industry News
Sika breaks ground on new highly automated roofing plant in Texas
The Sealy site will manufacture the full range of Sika’s well-established Sarnafil® and Sikaplan® thermoplastic roof membranes. Sika, the world leading company in the development and production of systems and solutions for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry, has broken ground for ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in New York with the acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Nesconset, New York, Sider Lumber is owned and operated today by Frank and Joe Sider, second and third generation owners. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. (“Sider Lumber” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of ...
Metal building industry prepares for a tech-forward 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Artificial intelligence, leadership development and member participation are central to this year’s initiatives. In its latest newsletter, the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) is kicking off 2026 with important deadlines, expanded conference opportunities and a strong focus on artificial intelligence as a driver of progress across ...
SPRI mental health task force actively supporting roofing professionals
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SPRI is helping move the roofing industry toward a safer, healthier and more supportive future for all. The Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) is continuing its commitment to workforce well-being through its active Mental Health Task Force. The objective is clear and urgent: to identify and implement opportunities ...
BITEC celebrates 40th anniversary
BITEC, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of some of the industry’s highest-quality solutions for low-slope roofs in North America. In 2026, BITEC, Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by Bruce Shealey, who recently retired after serving the roofing industry for 60 years, BITEC has its ...
Policy shifts reshape the tile roofing landscape
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. From Capitol Hill negotiations to OSHA rulemaking, new federal developments are creating ripple effects that tile roofing professionals cannot afford to ignore. As Washington recalibrates budgets, agency leadership and regulatory priorities, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) is closely tracking the policy shifts poised to ...
Roofing professionals encouraged to complete safety research survey
The Roofing Industry Safety Practices and Psychological Drivers survey aims to study why some roofing employees do not follow safety practices. The Roofing Alliance, in conjunction with Texas A&M University, is asking roofing professionals to participate in a safety practices survey. The survey results will be used to inform researchers as ...
NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards highlight top design trends for 2026
The BALA Gold winners feature some of the residential construction industry’s best in home and community design, interior design and remodeling. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) received nearly 650 application submissions for the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards, sponsored by Smeg. The winners — 66 Gold winners who ...
Association collaboration drives success in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA shares construction outlook at SPRI Winter Meeting. When roofing associations collaborate, meaningful progress follows. That spirit was on full display at the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Winter Meeting when National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Chairman Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co. Inc., delivered a comprehensive ...
QXO expands building products footprint with $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Consolidation continues to reshape the competitive distribution landscape of construction. In a move that signals continued consolidation across the building products distribution landscape, QXO has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for approximately $2.25 billion. According to a QXO spokesman, the acquisition ...
